REDMI Note 15 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
35.3Performance66.1
64Display53.6
48.3Camera46.5
57.4Battery70.5
70.7Features94.7
10 spec wins — REDMI Note 15 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S26 FE wins this phone face-off, 63.4 to 51.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+31) and features (+24). REDMI Note 15 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the REDMI Note 15 5G
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 54
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 68% higher Peak brightness: 3,200 nits vs 1,900 nits
- 67% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 12 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 35
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 57
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 71
- 196% higher AnTuTu: 2,535,201 vs 857,561
- 171% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,035 vs 2,963
Display
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.77 ″+1% | 6.7 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 1080x2340 |
| Pixel density | 388 ppi+1% | 385 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,200 nits+68% | 1,900 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 92 %+4% | 88.7 % |
Performance
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Exynos 2500 |
| AnTuTu | 857,561 | 2,535,201+196% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,017Bottom 32% | 2,438+140%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,963Bottom 38% | 8,035+171%Top 19% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 100 %Top 13% | — |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 8 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K |
| Front camera | 20 MP+67% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,520 mAh+13% | 4,900 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | — | 14.8 h |
Design
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+8% | 193 g |
| Thickness | 7.4 mm+1% | 7.4 mm |
| IP rating | IP65/IP66 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum Alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 (HyperOS 2) | Android 17 (One UI 9) |
| OS update pledge | 4 years | 7 years+75% |
Audio
| Spec | REDMI Note 15 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 FE |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |

